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Sketchbook Project 2011 - 4

More pages from my contribution to The Sketchbook Project. My theme is "make mine a double."  I have about 5 double spreads left to do, plus the front and back inside cover.

The pages continue to take a beating. The paper is thinner than what I usually use so I'm constantly reminding myself  to take it easy.  Sometimes this work.  Other times I'll accidentally tear an edge or let some ink bleed through to the other side.  I shake those moments off and plow ahead.

Sketchbook Project 2011

Sketchbook Project 2011


Sketchbook Project 2011

Sketchbook Project 2011

Sketchbook Project 2011

Other posts about this project:
Sketchbook Project 2011 - 6
Sketchbook Project 2011 - 5
Sketchbook Project 2011 - 3
Sketchbook Project 2011 - 2
Sketchbook Project 2011 - 1

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25 comments:

  1. heatherJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    gorgeous spreads! i can't wait to see them in person :)

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  2. colormuseJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Glad to see this. Love the mirrored images and how you have doubled and worked with your title. Yes, I understand your comment on thin paper...looks like you are making the best of it. Would love to hold your book in my hands.

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  3. adminJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you Heather & Colormuse. Seeing so much variety in people's interpretations of their chosen theme on the art house site is exciting, I can't wait to see these books on tour as well.

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  4. Janet ClaffeyJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love your work. This is my first experience with the Project and I'm happy to be a part of this community.

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  5. adminJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Thanks Kayshine! I looked at your book, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.

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  6. teriJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    your black and white designs are marvelous.
    I too was disappointed by the paper weight in this sketchbook. I took the time to gesso all the pages before I painted and collaged. Made it a bit more workable but I still went through the paper some times.

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  7. adminJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Teri, thanks for visiting. How did the paper hold up to painting?

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  8. Leslie Wilson-RutterfordJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Fantastic! I love your designs and your format. Great idea. The more sketchbooks I look at, the more excited and inspired I get!

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  9. adminJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Hi Leslie, thanks for stopping by. Did you send in your book? I love your concept, it looks awesome. I'm glad I live in Brooklyn so I can visit everyone books whenever I want!

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  10. JessieJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    I love your striking designs. You've really done them superbly, especially with the thickening of the lines in places.
    Great fluidity and movement!

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  11. Lottie Anderson, BFAJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these spreads. Well done

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  12. adminJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks Jessie & Lottie!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Beautiful!

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  14. adminFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks Karen!

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  15. Lee DarterFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    really nice!

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  16. adminFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you Doodle!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Love your book! I found my pages to be too thin also and ended up gluing some together, especially for my paintings. Some bled through also. Yours are truly pleasing and beautiful!

    marisand

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  18. adminFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Thank you Marisand! Yes, ink bleeding through was a problem. Ghost imaging too, but whatever. It was fun to participate, that's what I'll remember.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    hi. great to see your book. Love these sketchbook efforts. Really is in the moment.

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  20. Auburn Meadow FarmApril 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Great designs... the bleed through makes it more human and interesting.

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  21. adminApril 1, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Thank you both! Auburn, I love the humanness of this project. It's one of the reasons I've never been interested in creating digital art. Human uniqueness gets lost in the translation.

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  22. Eric LayApril 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    This is very cool. We are going tonight to Atlanta and will see the showing tomorrow. I hope I pick this one up!

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  23. adminApril 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Thanks Eric, have fun at the show! If you do get my book please let me know what you think.

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  24. Eric LayApril 9, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I wish I could pick it up. My wife's dad was admitted to the ER yesterday so we had to cancel our trip to the show. Luckily they found why he has lost more than 50% of his blood.

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  25. adminApril 9, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Ouch, that's horrible! I'm glad they found the cause. I hope he get's better soon.

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